The race took place through the Texas Medical Center - such beautiful / authentic route. The weather that day couldn't have been more perfect! The temp was ~ 65 with no clouds in the sky. Why can't it always be like that in Houston? I'm really dreading the summer runs!!!
I finished better this time around! Still not as good as I would like, but I AM improving, so I'll be happy.
Finished in 40:04 (12:55 min/mile pace). I remember when I started this whole process in January - I couldn't even run 10 steps without having to stop. My average time to run / walk a mile was 20 minutes. I have improved my time by 7-8 minutes (depending on distance). I am in utter amazement!!!! Makes me want to keep going so I will get that much better :) My fastest mile so far is 11:22 (pace).
(I also participated in the March of Dimes walk on May 1 but did not run - so I'm not going to write about it).
So, here are some pics from the race. We had a blast! It's so much fun running with a group of friends! I'm so glad that my new friend, Nancy, is now joining the fun! The best part of the race was when I crested the braeswood bayou bridge and saw Brent waiting for me. He ran the last 200 yards with me. Such a great man!!!
Nancy Whitehead, me, & Mel (pre-race)
Birds of a feather flock together ;)
Waiting on Nancy to come across the finish line. So happy to see Brent & Mel there!!
Mommy's little lady bug
Running buddies!
Next Stop - Classic 10K / Rowley 5K in Middletown, NY on June 12. Brent and I are going to NY in June to visit family, so we decided to add a run to the trip. This run will actually take place on our 12th wedding anniversary. I never would have imagined I would be running when we got married 12 years ago. Wow - times have changed :) I'll be running the 5K (since I'm still recovering from surgery) and Brent will run the 10. Can't wait!!!!!
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